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Announcing an inquiry into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statement in response to the MAIB report into the loss of life in the Channel on 24 November 2021.
Lifeboat davit failure during a crew familiarisation drill on a polar research vessel on Loch Buie, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
After successful trials throughout the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched its online HM Coastguard volunteer enrolment form nationally.
Amendments concerning damage stability in cargo ships, load line protocol and prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk.
Almost £27 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been provisionally allocated to Shetland Islands Council to help fund a new ferry for Fair Isle.
The competition will award grants to businesses that seek to provide solutions to some of transport’s most-pressing issues, including decarbonisation.
UK Defence Minister Baroness Goldie celebrates the relationship between the UK and the Philippines during her visit to Manila and Legazpi this week.
A new consultation on rules aimed at reducing illegal discharge of garbage into our seas is being launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency today.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that seven foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of September after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training.
Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
MCA approval letter
New electric workboats are set to be deployed along Thames as part of world’s largest network of zero emission workboats.
Warning issued to owners and operators of small commercial passenger vessels following a serious passenger injury during a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) ride.
Consultation launched into UK regulations from international maritime law.
Owner sentenced after member of crew on Atlantic crossing world record bid died after being washed overboard.
Clean maritime measures to help decarbonise the UK's international shipping lanes, create new jobs and boost economic growth.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of August after failing Paris MOU Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Winners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund will generate maritime jobs and develop new, clean technologies.
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